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Prepare for the interviews. Interview candidates. Select the candidate that suits the job well. Perform background and reference check. Make an offer. Have the employee accept and sign the job offer. Review the starting date and time and all pertinent information. Start a file for the employee. 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The Corporation may, in its sole discretion, increase or reduce the duties, or modify the title and job description, of the Employee from time to time, and any such increase, reduction or modification shall not be deemed a termination of this Agreement. ACCEPTANCE OF EMPLOYMENT Employee accepts employment with the Corporation upon the terms set forth above and agrees to devote all Employee's time, energy and ability to the interests of the Corporation, and to perform Employee's duties in an efficient, trustworthy and business-like manner. DEVOTION OF TIME TO EMPLOYMENT The Employee shall devote the Employee's best efforts and substantially all of the Employee's working time to performing the duties on behalf of the Corporation. The Employee shall provide services during the hours that are scheduled by the Corporation management. The Employee shall be prompt in reporting to work at the assigned time. NO CONFLICT OF INTEREST Employee shall not engage in any other business while employed by the Corporation. Employee shall not engage in any activity that conflicts with the Employees duties to the Corporation. Employee shall not provide any service or lend any aid or assistance to any party that competes with the services offered by the Corporation. Employee shall not provide any services to clients or prospective clients of the Corporation outside of the provision of services for the Corporation, whether such services are provided with or without compensation or remuneration. CORPORATION PROPERTY Employee acknowledges and agrees that while employed by the Corporation the Employee may be provided with use of computer equipment and other property of the Corporation. The use and possession of the such items shall be subject to any policies, requirements or restrictions established by the Corporation. Such items may only be used in performance of the Employee's duties for the corporation. On request of the Corporation, the Employee shall immediately deliver any such items to the Corporation. Upon termination of employment, Employee shall have the affirmative duty to return any such item to the Corporation whether a request is made or not. The obligation to return Corporation property shall extend and include any and all work product, client property, proprietary rights, intangible property, and all other property of the corporation regardless of the form or medium. COMPENSATION The Corporation shall pay the Employee such hourly compensation as determined by the Corporation. Payment shall be at the same time as the Corporations usual payroll to other employees. BONUS & BENEFITS Payment of any bonuses shall be at the complete discretion of the Corporation. No guarantee or representation that any bonuses will be paid has been made to the Employee. Standard benefits that are provided to other non-management employees shall be offered to the Employee, subject to the Corporation's policies and the terms and conditions of such benefits. WITHHOLDING All sums payable to Employee under this Agreement will be reduced by all federal, state, local, and other withholdings and similar taxes and payments required by applicable law. QUALIFICATIONS OF EMPLOYEE The employee shall satisfy all of the qualification that are established by the Corporation. TERM OF AGREEMENT There shall be no guaranteed term of employment. Employer acknowledges and agrees that Employee shall be an \"At Will\" Employee and that Employee's employment may be terminated at any time by the Corporation, with or without cause. FEES FROM EMPLOYEE'S WORK The Corporation shall have exclusive authority to determine the fees, or a procedure for establishing the fees, to be charged to clients by the Corporation for services that are provided by the Employee. All sums paid to the Employee or the Corporation in the way of fees, in cash or in kind, or otherwise for services of the Employee, shall, except as otherwise specifically agreed by the Corporation, be and remain the property of the Corporation and shall be included in the Corporation's name in such checking account or accounts as the Corporation may from time to time designate. CLIENTS AND CLIENT RECORDS The Corporation shall have the authority to determine who will be accepted as clients of the Corporation, and the Employee recognizes that such clients accepted are clients of the Corporation and not the Employee. All client records and files of any type concerning clients of the Corporation shall belong to and remain the property of the Corporation, notwithstanding the subsequent termination of the employment. POLICIES AND PROCEDURES The Corporation shall have the authority to establish from time to time the policies and procedures to be followed by the Employee in performing services for the Corporation. This may include, but is not necessarily limited to, employment policies, computer use policies, Internet access policies, email policies, and all other policies, procedures, directives, and mandates established by the Corporation, whether or not in written form or formally adopted. Employee shall abide by the provisions of any contract entered into by the Corporation under which the Employee provides services. Employee shall comply with the terms and conditions of any and all contracts entered by the Corporation. TERMINATION Employee acknowledges and agrees that Employee is an \"at will\" employee of the Corporation. As such, no term of employment is created hereby and employee may be terminated at any time in the sole discretion of the Corporation, whether there exists any cause for termination or not. CREATIONS AND INVENTIONS Employee acknowledges and agrees that any and all work product of the Employee that is conceived or created during the Employee's employment with the Corporation is the exclusive property of the Corporation. This shall include any and all copyrights, trade secrets, confidential information, patents, trademarks, trade dress, ideas, concepts, plans, business plans, business concepts, techniques, inventions, drawings, artwork, logos, graphics, web pages, databases, software, programs, CGI's, plug ins, applications, brochures, inventions, marketing plans and concepts, and all other ideas and work product of the Employee. The Employee acknowledges and agrees that all creations shall be \"works made for hire\" as defined in the [ACT OR CODE]. Notwithstanding the fact that this material may be considered to be a work made for hire, Employee agrees, during Employee's employment and thereafter, which covenant shall survive any termination of the employment relationship, to execute any and all documents requested by the Corporation to confirm the Corporation's ownership and control of all such material, including but not limited to assignments of copyright, confirmations of work for hire status, waivers of proprietary rights, copyright application, and any other documents requested by Corporation. 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Number is [Insert], and its Business License Number is [insert]. Independent Contractor has complied with all Federal, State, and local laws regarding business permits, sales permits, licenses, reporting requirements, tax withholding requirements, and other legal requirements of any kind that may be required to carry out said business and the Scope of Work which is to be performed as an Independent Contractor pursuant to this Agreement. Independent Contractor is or remains open to conducting similar tasks or activities for clients other than the Company and holds themselves out to the public to be a separate business entity. Company desires to engage and contract for the services of the Independent Contractor to perform certain tasks as set forth below. Independent Contractor desires to enter into this Agreement and perform as an independent contractor for the company and is willing to do so on the terms and conditions set forth below. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the above recitals and the mutual promises and conditions contained in this Agreement, the Parties agree as follows: TERMS This Agreement shall be effective commencing [Date], and shall continue until terminated at the completion of the Scope of Work which shall occur no later than [Date] or by either party as otherwise provided herein. STATUS OF INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR This Agreement does not constitute a hiring by either party. It is the parties intentions that Independent Contractor shall have an independent contractor status and not be an employee for any purposes, including, but not limited to, [laws]. Independent Contractor shall retain sole and absolute discretion in the manner and means of carrying out their activities and responsibilities under this Agreement. This Agreement shall not be considered or construed to be a partnership or joint venture, and the Company shall not be liable for any obligations incurred by Independent Contractor unless specifically authorized in writing. Independent Contractor shall not act as an agent of the Company, ostensibly or otherwise, nor bind the Company in any manner, unless specifically authorized to do so in writing. TASKS, DUTIES, AND SCOPE OF WORK Independent Contractor agrees to devote as much time, attention, and energy as necessary to complete or achieve the following: [Describe]. The above to be referred to in this Agreement as the \"Scope of Work\". It is expected that the Scope of Work will completed by [Date]. Independent Contractor shall additionally perform any and all tasks and duties associated with the Scope of Work set forth above, including but not limited to, work being performed already or related change orders. Independent Contractor shall not be entitled to engage in any activities which are not expressly set forth by this Agreement. The books and records related to the Scope of Work set forth in this Agreement shall be maintained by the Independent Contractor at the Independent Contractor's principal place of business and open to inspection by Company during regular working hours. Documents to which Company will be entitled to inspect include, but are not limited to, any and all contract documents, change orders/purchase orders and work authorized by Independent Contractor or Company on existing or potential projects related to this Agreement. Independent Contractor shall be responsible to the management and directors of Company, but Independent Contractor will not be required to follow or establish a regular or daily work schedule. Supply all necessary equipment, materials and supplies. Independent Contractor will not rely on the equipment or offices of Company for completion of tasks and duties set forth pursuant to this Agreement. Any advice given Independent Contractors regarding the scope of work shall be considered a suggestion only, not an instruction. Company retains the right to inspect, stop, or alter the work of Independent Contractor to assure its conformity with this Agreement. ASSURANCE OF SERVICES Independent Contractor will assure that the following individuals (the \"Key Employees\") will be available to perform, and will perform, the Services hereunder until they are completed (identify by title and name as applicable): [Name of Key Employee, Title] [Name of Key Employee, Title] The Key Employees may be changed only with the prior written approval of the Company, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. COMPENSATION Independent Contractor shall be entitled to compensation for performing those tasks and duties related to the Scope of Work as follows: [Describe] Such compensation shall become due and payable to Independent Contractor in the following time, place, and manner: [Describe] NOTICE CONCERNING WITHHOLDING OF TAXES Independent Contractor recognizes and understands that it will receive a [specify tax] statement and related tax statements, and will be required to file corporate and/or individual tax returns and to pay taxes in accordance with all provisions of applicable Federal and State law. Independent Contractor hereby promises and agrees to indemnify the Company for any damages or expenses, including attorney's fees, and legal expenses, incurred by the Company as a result of independent contractor's failure to make such required payments. AGREEMENT TO WAIVE RIGHTS TO BENEFITS Independent Contractor hereby waives and foregoes the right to receive any benefits given by Company to its regular employees, including, but not limited to, health benefits, vacation and sick leave benefits, profit sharing plans, etc. This waiver is applicable to all non-salary benefits which might otherwise be found to accrue to the Independent Contractor by virtue of their services to Company, and is effective for the entire duration of Independent Contractor's agreement with Company. This waiver is effective independently of Independent Contractor's employment status as adjudged for taxation purposes or for any other purpose. Neither this Agreement, nor any duties or obligations under this Agreement may be assigned by either party without the consent of the other. TERMINATION This Agreement may be terminated prior to the completion or achievement of the Scope of Work by either party giving [number] days written notice. Such termination shall not prejudice any other remedy to which the terminating party may be entitled, either by law, in equity, or under this Agreement. NON-DISCLOSURE OF TRADE SECRETS, CUSTOMER LISTS AND OTHER PROPRIETARY INFORMATION Independent Contractor agrees not to disclose or communicate, in any manner, either during or after Independent Contractor's agreement with Company, information about Company, its operations, clientele, or any other information, that relate to the business of Company including, but not limited to, the names of its customers, its marketing strategies, operations, or any other information of any kind which would be deemed confidential, a trade secret, a customer list, or other form of proprietary information of Company. Independent Contractor acknowledges that the above information is material and confidential and that it affects the profitability of Company. 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The term of employment shall be for a period of [NUMBER] years (\"Employment Period\") to commence on [DATE], unless earlier terminated as set forth herein. The effective date of this Agreement shall be the date first set forth above, and it shall continue in effect until the earlier of: The effective date of any subsequent employment agreement between the Company and the Executive; The effective date of any termination of employment as provided elsewhere herein; or [NUMBER] year(s) from the effective date hereof, provided, that this Employment Agreement shall automatically renew for successive periods of [NUMBER] years each unless either party gives written notice to other that it does not wish to automatically renew this Agreement, which written notice must be received by the other party no less than [NUMBER] days and no more than [NUMBER] days prior to the expiration of the applicable term. Duties and Responsibilities Executive will be reporting to [IDENTIFY]. Within the limitations established by the By-laws of the Company, the Executive shall have each and all of the duties and responsibilities of that position and such other or different duties on behalf of the Company, as may be assigned from time to time by [identify what person or body may assign additional responsibilities]. Location The initial principal location at which Executive shall perform services for the Company shall be [location]. Acceptance of Employment Executive accepts employment with the Company upon the terms set forth above and agrees to devote all Executive's time, energy and ability to the interests of the Company, and to perform Executive's duties in an efficient, trustworthy and business-like manner. Devotion of Time to Employment The Executive shall devote the Executive's best efforts and substantially all of the Executive's working time to performing the duties on behalf of the Company. The Executive shall provide services during the normal business hours of the Company as determined by the Company. Reasonable amounts of time may be allotted to personal or outside business, charitable and professional activities and shall not constitute a violation of this Agreement provided such activities do not materially interfere with the services required to be rendered hereunder. QUALIFICATIONS The Executive shall, as a condition of this Agreement, satisfy all of the qualification that are reasonably and in good faith established by the Board of Directors. Compensation Base Salary Executive shall be paid a base salary (\"Base Salary\") at the annual rate of [salary], payable in bi-weekly installments consistent with Company's payroll practices. The annual Base Salary shall be reviewed on or before [DATE] of each year, unless Executive's employment hereunder shall have been terminated earlier pursuant to this Agreement, starting on [agreed upon date] by the Board of Directors of the Company to determine if such Base Salary should be increased for the following year in recognition of services to the Company. In consideration of the services under this Agreement, Executive shall be paid the aggregate of basic compensation, bonus and benefits as hereinafter set forth. Payment Payment of all compensation to Executive hereunder shall be made in accordance with the relevant Company policies in effect from time to time, including normal payroll practices. Bonus From time to time, the Company may pay to Executive a bonus out of net revenues of the Company. Payment of any bonus compensation shall be at the sole discretion of the Board of Directors or the Executive committee of the Board of Directors and the Executive shall have no entitlement to such amount absent a decision by the Company as aforesaid to make such bonus compensation. Executive shall also be entitled to a bonus determined as follows: [DESCRIBE] Benefits The Company shall provide Executive with such benefits as are provided to other senior management Of the Company. Benefits shall include at a minimum (i) paid vacation of [NUMBER] days per year, at such times as approved by the Board of Directors, (ii) health insurance coverage under the same terms as offered to other Executives of the Company, (iii) retirement and profit sharing programs as offered to other Executives of the Company, (iv) paid holidays as per the Company's policies, and (v) such other benefits and perquisites as are approved by the Board of Directors. The Company has the right to modify conditions of participation, terminate any benefit, or change insurance plans and other providers of such benefits in its sole discretion. The Executive shall be reimbursed for out of pocket expenses that are pre-approved by the Company, subject to the Company's policies and procedures therefore, and only for such items that are a necessary and integral part of the Executive's job functions. NonDeductible Compensation In the event a deduction shall be disallowed by the Internal Revenue Service or a court of competent jurisdiction for federal income tax purposes for all or any part of the payment made to Executive by the Company or any other shareholder or Executive of the Company, shall be required by the Internal Revenue Service to pay a deficiency on account of such disallowance, then Executive shall repay to the Company or such other individual required to make such payment, an amount equal to the tax imposed on the disallowed portion of such payment, plus any and all interest and penalties paid with respect thereto. The Company or other party required to make payment shall not be required to defend any proposed disallowance or other action by the Internal Revenue Service or any other state, federal, or local taxing authorities. Withholding All sums payable to Executive under this Agreement will be reduced by all federal, state, local, and other withholdings and similar taxes and payments required by applicable law. Other Employment Benefits Business Expenses Upon submission of itemized expense statements in the manner specified by the Company, Executive shall be entitled to reimbursement for reasonable travel and other reasonable business expenses duly incurred by Executive in the performance of his duties under this Agreement. Benefit Plans Executive shall be entitled to participate in the Company's medical and dental plans, life and disability insurance plans and retirement plans pursuant to their terms and conditions. Executive shall be entitled to participate in any other benefit plan offered by the Company to its Executives during the term of this Agreement (other than stock option or stock incentive plans, which are governed by Section 3(d) below). Nothing in this Agreement shall preclude the Company or any affiliate of the Company from terminating or amending any Executive benefit plan or program from time to time. 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Employee has been engaged and has had a great deal of experience in the above-designated business. Employee is willing to be employed by employer, and employer is willing to employ employee, on the terms, covenants, and conditions set forth in this Agreement. Employee will begin working at [COMPANY NAME] on [START DATE]. Employment of the Employee will end on [END DATE]. In consideration of the matters described above, and of the mutual benefits and obligations set forth in this Agreement, the parties agree as follows: EMPLOYMENT Employer employs, engages, and hires employee as a [designate position] to [designate duties], and employee accepts and agrees to such hiring, engagement, and employment, subject to the general supervision and pursuant to the orders, advice, and direction of employer. Employee shall perform such other duties as are customarily performed by one holding such position in other, same, or similar businesses or enterprises as that engaged in by employer and shall also additionally render such other and unrelated services and duties as may be assigned to [him or her] from time to time by employer. BEST EFFORTS OF EMPLOYEE Employee agrees that [he or she] will at all times faithfully, industriously, and to the best of [his or her] ability, experience, and talents, perform all of the duties that may be required of and from [him or her] pursuant to the express and implicit terms of this Agreement, to the reasonable satisfaction of employer. Such duties shall be rendered at [address], [city], [STATE/PROVINCE], and at such other place or places as employer shall in good faith require or as the interest, needs, business, or opportunity of employer shall require. TERM OF EMPLOYMENT The term of this Agreement shall be a period of [number] years, commencing [date], and terminating [date], subject, however, to prior termination as provided in this Agreement. At the expiration date of [date], this Agreement shall be considered renewed for regular periods of one year, provided neither party submits a notice of termination. PROBATION PERIOD All new employees work on a probation basis for the first [INDICATE # OF DAYS] calendar days after their date of hire. Any significant absence will automatically extend the probation period by the length of the absence. If [YOUR COMPANY NAME] determines that the designated probation period does not allow sufficient time to thoroughly evaluate the employee's performance, the probation period may be extended for a specified period. During the probation period, both parties may assess suitability for employment with the Employer. This also provides management an opportunity to assess skill levels and address areas of potential concern. During the first [INDICATE # OF DAYS] days of the probationary period, employment may be terminated by either party for any reason whatsoever, with or without cause, and without notice or payment in lieu of notice. COMPENSATION OF EMPLOYEE Employer shall pay employee, and employee shall accept from employer, in full payment for employee's services under this Agreement, compensation at the rate of [SALARY] per [MONTH/year], payable twice a month on the [number] and [number] days of each month while this Agreement shall be in force. Employer shall reimburse employee for all necessary expenses incurred by employee while traveling pursuant to employer's directions. TERMINATION DUE TO DISCONTINUANCE OF BUSINESS In spite of anything contained in this Agreement to the contrary, in the event that employer shall discontinue operating its business at [address], [city], [state/PROVINCE], then this Agreement shall terminate as of the last day of the month in which employer ceases operations at such location with the same force and effect as if such last day of the month were originally set as the termination date of this Agreement. OTHER EMPLOYMENT Employee shall devote all of [his or her] time, attention, knowledge, and skills solely to the business and interest of employer, and employer shall be entitled to all of the benefits, profits, or other issues arising from or incident to all work, services, and advice of employee, and employee shall not, during the term of this Agreement, be interested directly or indirectly, in any manner, as partner, officer, director, shareholder, advisor, employee, or in any other capacity in any other business similar to employer's business or any allied trade; provided, however, that nothing contained in this section shall be deemed to prevent or to limit the right of employee to invest any of [his or her] money in the capital stock or other securities of any corporation whose stock or securities are publicly owned or are regularly traded on any public exchange, nor shall anything contained in this section be deemed to prevent employee from investing or limit employee's right to invest [his or her] money in real estate. TRADE SECRETS Employee shall not at any time or in any manner, either directly or indirectly, divulge, disclose or communicate to any person, firm, corporation, or other entity in any manner whatsoever any information concerning any matters affecting or relating to the business of employer, including but not limited to any of its customers, the prices it obtains or has obtained from the sale of, or at which it sells or has sold, its products, or any other information concerning the business of employer, its manner of operation, its plans, processes, or other data without regard to whether all of the above-stated matters will be deemed confidential, material, or important, employer and employee specifically and expressly stipulating that as between them, such matters are important, material, and confidential and gravely affect the effective and successful conduct of the business of employer, and employer's good will, and that any breach of the terms of this section shall be a material breach of this Agreement. TRADE SECRETS AFTER TERMINATION OF TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT All of the terms of Section Eight of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect for the period of [number] years after the termination of employee's employment for any reason, and during such [number]-year period, employee shall not make or permit the making of any public announcement or statement of any kind that [he or she] was formerly employed by or connected with employer. Reimbursement of Expenses The Employee may incur reasonable expenses for furthering the Company's business, including expenses for entertainment, travel, and similar items. The Company shall reimburse Employee for all business expenses after the Employee presents an itemized account of expenditures, pursuant to Company policy. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR IMPROVING OPERATIONS Employee shall make available to employer all information of which employee shall have any knowledge and shall make all suggestions and recommendations that will be of mutual benefit to employer and employee. ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION Employee shall not be entitled to any additional compensation by reason of any service that [he or she] may perform as the member of any managing committee of employer, or in the event that [he or she] shall at any time be elected an officer of director of employer. 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This free Word download gives small businesses and HR teams a repeatable, documented framework they can edit online and export as PDF for internal use or manager training.\n","Use it any time you open a new position, backfill a vacancy, or want to standardize an ad-hoc hiring process that has grown inconsistent across managers or departments.\n","Role definition and job description, sourcing and advertising strategy, application screening criteria, interview process and scoring, reference and background check guidance, offer letter workflow, and a structured pre-boarding and onboarding checklist.\n",[199,203,207,211,215,219],{"title":200,"use_case":201,"icon_asset_id":202},"Small business owners","Making their first or second hire without an in-house HR function","persona-small-business-owner",{"title":204,"use_case":205,"icon_asset_id":206},"HR managers","Standardizing a hiring process that varies across multiple hiring managers","persona-hr-manager",{"title":208,"use_case":209,"icon_asset_id":210},"Startup founders","Building a repeatable talent process before the team scales past 10 people","persona-startup-founder",{"title":212,"use_case":213,"icon_asset_id":214},"Operations directors","Documenting the end-to-end hiring workflow for compliance and consistency","persona-operations-director",{"title":216,"use_case":217,"icon_asset_id":218},"Department managers","Running a structured interview and selection process for their first direct report","persona-manager",{"title":220,"use_case":221,"icon_asset_id":222},"Staffing coordinators","Managing high-volume hiring cycles with consistent evaluation criteria","persona-staffing-agency",[224,227,230,233,237,241,245],{"situation":225,"recommended_template":7,"slug":226},"Hiring a full-time salaried employee with a formal offer and contract","how-to-hire-an-employee-D12575",{"situation":228,"recommended_template":135,"slug":229},"Engaging a freelancer or 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Letter","job-offer-letter-long-D12769",[250,253,256,259,262,265,268,271,274,277,280],{"term":251,"definition":252},"Job Requisition","A formal internal request to open a new or replacement position, typically requiring manager and budget approval before recruiting begins.",{"term":254,"definition":255},"Job Description","A written document outlining the role's title, responsibilities, required qualifications, reporting structure, and compensation range.",{"term":257,"definition":258},"Sourcing","The proactive process of identifying and attracting candidates through job boards, referrals, social media, recruiters, or direct outreach.",{"term":260,"definition":261},"Applicant Tracking System (ATS)","Software that collects, organizes, and filters job applications, enabling hiring teams to move candidates through defined pipeline stages.",{"term":263,"definition":264},"Structured Interview","An interview format where every candidate is asked the same predetermined questions and scored against the same criteria, reducing interviewer bias.",{"term":266,"definition":267},"Behavioral Interview Question","A question asking the candidate to describe a specific past situation, the action they took, and the result — used to predict future performance.",{"term":269,"definition":270},"Reference Check","A verification step in which the employer contacts the candidate's former managers or colleagues to confirm employment history and assess performance.",{"term":272,"definition":273},"Background Check","A third-party verification of a candidate's criminal record, employment history, education credentials, and sometimes credit history, subject to applicable law.",{"term":275,"definition":276},"Offer Letter","A written document extending a job offer that states the role, start date, compensation, benefits, and any conditions of employment.",{"term":278,"definition":279},"Onboarding","The structured process of integrating a new employee into the organization — covering paperwork, system access, role training, and cultural orientation.",{"term":281,"definition":282},"Probationary Period","A defined initial period — typically 30 to 90 days — during which performance is closely evaluated before confirming full employment status.",[284,289,294,299,304,309,314,319,324],{"name":285,"plain_english":286,"sample_language":287,"common_mistake":288},"Role definition and job requisition","Documents the business need for the hire, the approved budget, the reporting structure, and the core requirements of the role before recruiting begins.","Position: [JOB TITLE] | Department: [DEPARTMENT] | Reports to: [MANAGER TITLE] | Approved budget: $[SALARY RANGE] | Reason for hire: [NEW ROLE / BACKFILL] | Target start date: [DATE]","Skipping formal requisition approval and posting a job before headcount is budgeted — the hire gets rescinded after an offer is extended, damaging the employer brand.",{"name":290,"plain_english":291,"sample_language":292,"common_mistake":293},"Job description","A written summary of the role's responsibilities, required and preferred qualifications, work location, compensation range, and how the position fits the organization.","[JOB TITLE] at [COMPANY NAME] is responsible for [PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES]. Required: [QUALIFICATION 1], [QUALIFICATION 2]. Preferred: [QUALIFICATION 3]. Location: [CITY / REMOTE / HYBRID]. Compensation: $[MIN]–$[MAX] per year.","Writing a job description that lists every task the previous employee performed rather than the outcomes the new hire must achieve — attracting candidates focused on activity, not results.",{"name":295,"plain_english":296,"sample_language":297,"common_mistake":298},"Sourcing and job posting strategy","Identifies where and how to advertise the role — job boards, employee referrals, LinkedIn, recruiters, or university programs — with a target timeline and budget per channel.","Primary channels: [CHANNEL 1] (budget $[X]), [CHANNEL 2] (budget $[X]). Employee referral bonus: $[AMOUNT] paid after [X] days of employment. Recruiter fee if applicable: [X]% of first-year salary. Target applicant volume: [X] qualified applicants within [X] days.","Posting to a single job board and waiting. Roles that sit open for more than 45 days typically need an active sourcing push, not a passive listing.",{"name":300,"plain_english":301,"sample_language":302,"common_mistake":303},"Application screening criteria","A written set of minimum and preferred criteria used to evaluate incoming applications consistently — including a scoring or knock-out framework for the initial resume review.","Knock-out criteria: [REQUIREMENT 1], [REQUIREMENT 2]. Scoring criteria (1–5): relevant experience [X pts], industry background [X pts], education [X pts], [OTHER CRITERION] [X pts]. Minimum passing score: [X]/[TOTAL].","Screening resumes without documented criteria — two reviewers applying different standards leads to inconsistent shortlists and potential discrimination claims.",{"name":305,"plain_english":306,"sample_language":307,"common_mistake":308},"Interview process and evaluation scorecard","Defines the number of interview rounds, the format of each round (phone screen, panel, technical, or case), the interviewers involved, and the scored criteria used to compare candidates.","Round 1: [X]-minute phone screen with [HR / HIRING MANAGER] — culture fit and baseline qualifications. Round 2: [X]-minute structured interview with [PANEL MEMBERS] — scored on [CRITERIA 1], [CRITERIA 2], [CRITERIA 3] (1–5 scale). Round 3: [CASE STUDY / SKILLS TEST] scored by [EVALUATOR].","Adding interview rounds without a defined purpose — candidates withdraw from processes with more than four rounds at significantly higher rates, especially for mid-level roles.",{"name":310,"plain_english":311,"sample_language":312,"common_mistake":313},"Reference and background check process","Outlines when reference and background checks are conducted, what is verified, who is responsible, and what findings disqualify a candidate.","References: [X] professional references required, at least [X] direct managers. Conducted by: [HR / HIRING MANAGER] via [PHONE / PLATFORM]. Background check: ordered through [VENDOR] after conditional offer, consent required. Disqualifying findings: [CRITERIA, e.g., felony conviction related to role duties].","Running background checks before making a conditional offer — in many US jurisdictions, this sequence triggers ban-the-box compliance requirements and exposes the employer to discrimination liability.",{"name":315,"plain_english":316,"sample_language":317,"common_mistake":318},"Compensation benchmarking and offer preparation","Documents how the offer is calibrated against market data and internal equity, who approves it, and what total compensation components are included.","Base salary benchmarked to [SOURCE, e.g., Radford / Levels.fyi / Glassdoor] [X]th percentile for [ROLE] in [MARKET]. Internal equity review: [APPROVER]. Total offer: base $[X], target bonus [X]%, benefits value $[X]/year, equity [X] options vesting over [X] years.","Making a verbal offer without internal approval first — a manager's informal offer that HR later revises creates a trust problem that frequently causes the candidate to withdraw.",{"name":320,"plain_english":321,"sample_language":322,"common_mistake":323},"Offer extension and negotiation workflow","Defines how the offer is communicated (verbal call followed by written offer letter), the window for acceptance, and the process for handling counter-offers or requests to adjust terms.","Step 1: Verbal offer call from [HIRING MANAGER] — confirm interest and timeline. Step 2: Written offer letter sent within [X] business days. Acceptance deadline: [X] business days from issue date. Counter-offer protocol: escalate to [APPROVER] for any adjustment exceeding [X]% of approved range.","Sending an offer letter without a verbal conversation first — candidates who receive unexpected written offers without context decline at a higher rate and rarely negotiate constructively.",{"name":325,"plain_english":326,"sample_language":327,"common_mistake":328},"Pre-boarding and onboarding checklist","A task-by-task checklist covering everything from accepted offer to end of the first 90 days — including paperwork, system access, equipment, introductions, and role-specific training milestones.","Pre-start: [I-9 / TD1 / tax forms], system accounts ([IT SYSTEMS]), equipment ordered. Day 1: welcome meeting with [MANAGER], office tour, HR orientation. Week 1: [TRAINING MILESTONE 1]. Day 30: first check-in with manager. Day 90: probationary review against [DEFINED GOALS].","Treating onboarding as a one-day paperwork exercise — new hires who receive no structured 30/60/90-day plan report lower engagement and leave within the first year at twice the rate of those who do.",[330,335,340,345,350,355,360,365],{"step":331,"title":332,"description":333,"tip":334},1,"Define the role and get requisition approval","Complete the role definition section with the job title, department, reporting line, salary budget, and business justification. Get sign-off from finance or leadership before posting.","Attach a one-paragraph business case — headcount cost vs. revenue or productivity impact — to speed budget approval on new roles.",{"step":336,"title":337,"description":338,"tip":339},2,"Write a results-focused job description","List the three to five outcomes the hire must achieve in the first 12 months, then derive the required qualifications from those outcomes. Separate required from preferred qualifications clearly.","Include the compensation range in the job description — postings with salary bands receive 30–40% more applications and attract candidates who self-select for fit.",{"step":341,"title":342,"description":343,"tip":344},3,"Select and budget your sourcing channels","Choose two to three primary channels based on the role level and function. Allocate a per-channel budget and set a target number of qualified applicants before moving to screening.","Employee referrals produce hires with lower CAC and higher 12-month retention — activate them before spending on paid job boards.",{"step":346,"title":347,"description":348,"tip":349},4,"Build a documented screening scorecard","Define your knock-out criteria and a 1–5 scoring rubric for resume review. Document it before reviewing any applications so every reviewer applies the same standard.","Limit knock-out criteria to the absolute minimum requirements — each additional filter reduces your applicant pool by roughly 30%.",{"step":351,"title":352,"description":353,"tip":354},5,"Design a structured interview process","Map each interview round to a specific evaluation purpose. Write the same core questions for every candidate and define the scoring criteria in advance.","Cap the process at three rounds for most roles — each additional round increases candidate drop-off by 15–20% based on industry benchmarks.",{"step":356,"title":357,"description":358,"tip":359},6,"Conduct reference and background checks after a conditional offer","Extend a conditional offer first, then initiate reference calls and background checks. Document what you verified and the outcome of each check.","Ask references one specific question: 'Would you rehire this person?' The answer and the hesitation before it are both informative.",{"step":361,"title":362,"description":363,"tip":364},7,"Prepare and extend the offer","Benchmark compensation, complete the internal approval, make a verbal offer call, and follow up with a written offer letter within one to two business days.","State the offer deadline clearly — five business days is standard. An open-ended deadline extends the process and signals indecision.",{"step":366,"title":367,"description":368,"tip":369},8,"Execute the pre-boarding and onboarding checklist","Assign ownership for each onboarding task (HR, IT, hiring manager) and confirm each milestone is complete before and after the start date.","Send a welcome email two to three days before the start date with the day-one agenda — it reduces first-day anxiety and first-week no-shows.",[371,375,379,383,387,391],{"mistake":372,"why_it_matters":373,"fix":374},"Posting a job before headcount is approved","Rescinding an offer after the candidate has resigned from their current role creates legal exposure and lasting reputation damage on employer review sites.","Complete the job requisition and receive written budget approval before advertising the role or contacting any candidates.",{"mistake":376,"why_it_matters":377,"fix":378},"Screening resumes without a written scorecard","Inconsistent screening produces shortlists driven by individual bias rather than job requirements and exposes the employer to equal-opportunity complaints.","Document knock-out criteria and a scoring rubric before the first application arrives and require all reviewers to use it.",{"mistake":380,"why_it_matters":381,"fix":382},"Running a background check before making a conditional offer","In jurisdictions with ban-the-box laws — including California, New York, and Illinois — checking criminal history before an offer is made is a statutory violation subject to fines.","Sequence the process correctly: conditional offer first, then written consent, then background check — and apply findings consistently to all candidates.",{"mistake":384,"why_it_matters":385,"fix":386},"Skipping a structured 90-day onboarding plan","New hires without a defined 30/60/90-day plan have significantly higher early attrition — typically costing 1.5–2× annual salary to replace.","Build a written onboarding milestone plan covering training, introductions, and measurable 30-, 60-, and 90-day goals before the start date.",{"mistake":388,"why_it_matters":389,"fix":390},"Making a verbal offer without internal compensation approval","A manager who commits to terms that HR or finance later revises creates a trust breakdown that causes strong candidates to withdraw and accept competing offers.","Require written compensation approval before any verbal or written offer is extended, with a defined escalation path for counter-offer requests.",{"mistake":392,"why_it_matters":393,"fix":394},"Writing job descriptions that list tasks instead of outcomes","Task-focused descriptions attract candidates who are comfortable executing instructions but screen out results-oriented candidates who evaluate roles by impact.","Lead each job description with three to five measurable outcomes the role must achieve within 12 months, then derive required qualifications from those outcomes.",[396,399,402,405,408,411,414,417,420],{"question":397,"answer":398},"What are the basic steps to hire an employee?","The core steps are: define the role and get budget approval, write a job description, post and source candidates, screen applications against documented criteria, conduct structured interviews, check references and run a background check after a conditional offer, extend a written offer letter, and complete a structured onboarding plan. Skipping or compressing any step increases the risk of a bad hire or a compliance violation.\n",{"question":400,"answer":401},"How long does it typically take to hire an employee?","The average time-to-fill for most roles in the US runs 30–45 days from posting to accepted offer. Senior or specialized roles frequently take 60–90 days. Pre-boarding and onboarding add another 30–90 days before the hire is fully productive. Planning for a 60-day end-to-end timeline for most professional roles is a reasonable baseline.\n",{"question":403,"answer":404},"What documents do I need to hire an employee?","In the US, you need a completed Form I-9 (employment eligibility verification) and Form W-4 (tax withholding) on or before day one. Most employers also require a signed offer letter or employment contract, direct deposit authorization, and any policy acknowledgment forms. In Canada, the equivalent forms are a TD1 and proof of work authorization. State and provincial requirements vary — consult your jurisdiction's labor department for a complete list.\n",{"question":406,"answer":407},"What is a structured interview and why does it matter?","A structured interview asks every candidate the same predetermined questions and scores answers against the same rubric. Research consistently shows structured interviews predict job performance more accurately than unstructured conversations and reduce the influence of interviewer bias. Using a scoring sheet for each candidate also creates a documented basis for your selection decision if it is ever challenged.\n",{"question":409,"answer":410},"When should I run a background check?","Run a background check only after extending a conditional offer and receiving the candidate's written consent. Running checks earlier — or without consent — violates the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) in the US and equivalent privacy laws in Canada and the EU. If a background check reveals a disqualifying finding, follow the adverse action notice process required by the FCRA before withdrawing the offer.\n",{"question":412,"answer":413},"What should an employee onboarding plan include?","A complete onboarding plan covers pre-start paperwork and system setup, a day-one welcome and orientation, a first-week training schedule, introductions to key colleagues and stakeholders, and defined milestones for 30, 60, and 90 days. Each milestone should include measurable goals the new hire and their manager review together. Plans that extend through day 90 consistently produce higher engagement and lower first-year attrition.\n",{"question":415,"answer":416},"Do I need to post a job publicly before hiring?","In most private-sector situations, no — you are not legally required to advertise a role externally. However, federal contractors and government employers in the US must follow OFCCP affirmative action posting requirements. Even without a legal obligation, posting publicly and documenting your selection process is considered best practice for demonstrating non-discriminatory hiring if a complaint is ever filed.\n",{"question":418,"answer":419},"What is the difference between a job description and a job posting?","A job description is an internal document defining the role's responsibilities, required qualifications, reporting structure, and compensation band — it is used to set expectations internally and evaluate candidates. A job posting is the externally published advertisement derived from the job description, typically shorter and written in a more candidate-facing tone to attract applicants. Both should be based on the same underlying role definition.\n",{"question":421,"answer":422},"Can I use this template for hourly or part-time positions?","Yes — the hiring process steps apply to both hourly and salaried roles, though some sections simplify significantly for part-time or entry-level positions. For hourly workers, the compensation section should reference wage rates and overtime classification rather than annual salary, and the onboarding section typically focuses on shift-specific training and safety procedures rather than 90-day strategic goals.\n",[424,428,432,436],{"industry":425,"icon_asset_id":426,"specifics":427},"Technology / SaaS","industry-saas","Technical skills assessments and take-home exercises added between interview rounds; equity and remote-work terms incorporated into offer preparation.",{"industry":429,"icon_asset_id":430,"specifics":431},"Retail / Hospitality","industry-retail","High-volume, fast-cycle hiring with streamlined screening criteria; shift availability and WOTC screening added to the application stage.",{"industry":433,"icon_asset_id":434,"specifics":435},"Healthcare","industry-healthtech","Licensure and credentialing verification required before offer; drug screening and immunization records integrated into the background check step.",{"industry":437,"icon_asset_id":438,"specifics":439},"Professional Services","industry-professional-services","Portfolio or work-sample review added to the interview process; non-solicit and IP assignment reviewed before offer extension for client-facing roles.",[441,443,447,450],{"vs":247,"vs_template_id":248,"summary":442},"A job offer letter is a single-step output at the end of the hiring process — it confirms the role, compensation, and start date for one candidate. This hiring guide covers the full end-to-end process from role definition to onboarding. You need both: the guide to run the process, the offer letter to close it.",{"vs":444,"vs_template_id":445,"summary":446},"Employment Contract","employment-agreement_at-will-employee-D541","An employment contract is a legally binding agreement that governs the ongoing employment relationship — duties, IP, non-compete, and termination terms. This hiring guide is an operational process document, not a legal agreement. The contract is executed at the offer stage; the hiring guide gets you to that point.",{"vs":56,"vs_template_id":448,"summary":449},"employee-handbook-D712","An employee handbook documents company policies, procedures, and expectations for the entire workforce. This hiring guide is scoped specifically to the recruitment and onboarding process for a single new hire. The handbook is what the new employee reads during onboarding; this guide is what the employer follows to get them there.",{"vs":451,"vs_template_id":452,"summary":453},"Job Description Template","job-description-D496","A job description template covers one section of the hiring process — defining and communicating the role to candidates. This hiring guide encompasses the job description as one of nine structured sections, and continues through sourcing, interviewing, offers, and onboarding. 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It gives employers a consistent, documented workflow that reduces the risk of skipped steps, compliance errors, and inconsistent candidate experiences. Rather than rebuilding the process from scratch for each new position, teams follow the same structured sequence and adapt it to the specific role.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Why You Need This Document\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Without a documented hiring process, each manager runs recruitment differently — some skip reference checks, others make verbal offers without approval, and onboarding gets improvised on the new hire's first day. The consequences are concrete: a mis-sequenced background check can trigger a compliance violation in ban-the-box jurisdictions; an undocumented screening process creates exposure if a rejected candidate files a discrimination complaint; and a new hire who receives no 90-day plan is statistically twice as likely to leave within the year, costing 1.5–2× their annual salary to replace. 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